Trump declines to back Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader

Trump Refuses to Back GOP Senate Leader for Another Term: ‘It’s Unfortunate’

President Donald Trump declined to back Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) for another term as he expressed some frustration with congressional Republicans. In an interview with Punchbowl on Thursday, Trump gave a mixed response when it came to Thune, saying he’s frustrated the Senate leader has not been able to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would put strict voter ID laws in place and new restrictions for mail-in voting. “I d…

Trump Pulls Back Curtain on Thune Relationship

President Donald Trump told Punchbowl News on Friday that he has “no disconnect” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., but understands the importance of pushing to pass the budget resolution, which includes provisions of the SAVE America Act. Election integrity provisions—such as requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, provide identification to cast...

Trump Pressures Senate To Stay In Session As August Recess Looms And Midterms Close In

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is caught between a restless Republican caucus eager to leave Washington and a president demanding the chamber remain in session. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to insist that Thune “should not allow the United States Senate to ‘leave town'” until it passes the SAVE America Act. The SAVE America Act is a GOP-crafted bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and mandate photo I…

“I Believe Strongly In Terminating The Filubuster” – Trump Declines To Back Thune For Senate GOP Leader Again

President Donald Trump declined to say whether he would endorse Sen. John Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader. Asked directly about a potential endorsement, Trump responded, “Well, I don’t want to get into that.” Trump added that he has a good relationship with Thune, saying, “I get along with him.” He also remarked, “It’s unfortunate that he doesn’t have the votes.” WOW! President Trump is REFUSING to say whether John Thune should be r…

Trump declines to back Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader

Donald Trump declined to support Senate GOP leader John Thune for a second term following disputes over the filibuster.

Trump Dodges Question On Supporting Thune Again

“President Donald Trump declined to back Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) for a second term as Republican leader in the chamber, saying he did not want to discuss the matter, in an interview that aired on Friday,” NewsNation reports. Said Trump: “I don’t want to get into that necessarily. I get along with him. […]